Greece has so much to offer the visitor. The mainland offers majestic landscapes with deep forests, wild life, rivers and mountains to explore. Then there is the Greek islands that attract many different types of visitors depending of the time of the year, and which island you travel to.
Greece is waiting to be explored.
Greece is not only a summer destination, Athens for example is a great city for a short break in the winter.
Greece is a country full is fantastic contrasts, yes it has it’s fair share of the economy crisis and strikes. But that does not change the rich history that can only be found here. The welcoming friendly people, mouthwatering Greek food, and golden sandy beaches makes you want to return to Greece every year.
Facts about Greece
* Greece is an EU-country – the currency is Euro.
* The electric current is 220/240 V, the plugs have three pins.
* There are 11,2 million inhabitants in Greece.
* The capital Athens has 3,5 million inhabitants.
* In Greece Greek is spoken, but many Greeks understand and speak English.
Greece produce and export excellent wine, olive oil, corn, grapes and of course the feta cheese.
There are 6,000 Greek islands and islets, of these are 227 inhabited and only 78 of those have more than 100 inhabitants. So the is a good chance of you finding your own island in Greece. On the smallest island you will not find any roads or any traffic at all.
Greece for adults
You will find plenty of luxury adults only hotels in Greece and the Greek islands, with Santorini and Mykonos the most popular destinations. If you are looking for total relaxation, avoid travelling during high season which is the middle of June until the middle of August.
